Discover how humility paves the way to a deep relationship with God
The deeper we go into a relationship with God, the more we see how profoundly we need Him! Let’s look at the beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.”
Read More »A Self-righteous Mind-set That Affects Our Relationship With God And Others
Our attitude is extremely important to God, especially when it’s reflected in our love for people.
Read More »Do Your Church Members Form Groups That Make Newcomers Want To Join?
In high school, we joke about the different cliques that form. The cheerleaders, the jocks, the drama club. If we’re not careful, church members sometimes form groups that make it difficult for newcomers to join.
Read More »Discover How Our Inner Thoughts Impact Our Outward Expressions
Too often, we build ourselves up by putting other people down. In fact, it’s so common we don’t always realize when we do it!
Read More »Find Out What It Means To Be Self-righteous, And How To Correct Our Attitude
We don’t use the term self-righteous much these days. Yet the tendency to have an over-inflated view of ourself is something all of us struggle with from time to time.
Read More »Practical Advice For Families From Jesus’ Parable Of The Prodigal Son
As parents, we try to distribute love to our children equally. No child gets special favor. But it’s not always easy! Let’s reflect on a family relationship described by Jesus, and commonly known as the parable of the prodigal son.
Read More »How Often Do We Conduct A Checkup On Our Spiritual Health?
We go to the doctor for a yearly checkup as a preventative measure, but how often do we conduct a checkup on our spiritual health? Gain fresh insight from Luke chapter 15, and the parable of the prodigal son.
Read More »Is There A Critical Difference Between Self-respect And Self-righteousness?
God has gifted each one of us with talents and skills. But when we start comparing our gifts to those around us, we run the risk of becoming jealous, and sometimes proud.
Read More »Discover Practical Lessons On Life As We Continue The In-depth Study On The Prodigal Son
Have you ever been so uptight about following all the rules, and unintentionally hurt a good friend? A stringent legalistic approach can alienate the relationships we cherish most.
Read More »Cultivating A Right Perspective On Our Relationship With God And Others
Obedience to God represents far more than our allegiance to an arbitrary list of dos and don’ts. He wants a personal relationship with us!
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